Project-based learning

Why Failure Is Actually a Good Thing

I was walking the other day and passed a skateboard park. In the park was a lone kid, probably no…

6 years ago

Navigating Digital Literacy in the Age of Misinformation

Shaelynn Farnsworth is a literacy technology consultant who is talking about the Future of Ed Tech Librarian and Media Specialists.…

6 years ago

Leveraging Emerging Trends to Produce Future-Ready Students

A Q&A with FETC presenter Sylvia Martinez FETC presenter Sylvia Martinez is co-author of Invent to Learn: Making, Tinkering, and…

6 years ago

Questions to Answer Before We Move Forward

In early October, I attended the inaugural CASEL SEL Exchange in Chicago. The conference included 1500 professionals from research, education,…

6 years ago

The Teacher Exodus – Can Tech Fill the Gap?

It’s as if schools are sitting on the deck of the Titanic, playing music as the great ocean liner descends…

6 years ago

Connecting Group Brainstorming and Creative Ideation

What’s better for creativity, solo or group work? In reality, they both play a role, particularly for brainstorming effectivity.  In…

6 years ago

What Is the Difference Between Bright and Gifted?

Oftentimes, gifted kids are referred to as being bright. We want to be careful when labeling them with this because…

6 years ago

Lessons to Be Learned from the NYC System Gifted Dilemma

When word broke that NYC schools were considering 86ing all of their gifted programming, I was livid. After all, I…

6 years ago

Connecting with Kids: A New Approach to SEL

Teaching emotional regulation builds the foundation for learning By Lori Jackson and Steve Peck Editor’s Note: This is the first…

6 years ago

The Importance of the First Day of School

When the first day of school rolled around this year, there was a positive buzz in the air. Kids had…

6 years ago